2009 Aboriginal Health Worker Excellence Awards
Calling for Nominations

Nominations are called for the 2009 Aboriginal Health Worker Excellence Awards.

Nominations can be made for Aboriginal Health Workers who demonstrate outstanding qualities in their chosen field of practice and have a commitment to their profession.

Note: Health workers who have been nominated in the past can be nominated again this year.

 AHW Nomination criteria:

• Current registration with the Northern Territory Registration Board;  
• Recognised as a role model within their profession and community;
• Provides positive direction and guidance within the profession;
• Delivers outstanding service or practice; and
• Promotes the Aboriginal Health Worker profession at an extremely high standard;

The 2009 award categories are:

1. Remote – Awarded to an AHW who is living and practicing in a remote community;
2. Urban – Awarded to an AHW who is working in or from an urban location;
3. Specialised – Awarded to an AHW who is practicing in a specialised area in either
4. remote or urban location; and
5. New Practitioner – Awarded to an AHWs who have shown outstanding achievements while in their beginning years after qualifying as an AHW.

From the above categories, an overall ‘legend’ winner will be honoured with the 2009 Aboriginal Health Worker Excellence Award.

Download: Nomination Form

If you are unsure of the category selection or have any queries regarding the awards, please contact Peter Pangquee, Principal Aboriginal Health Worker by phone 8922 7033 or email AHWExcellenceAwards.THS@nt.gov.au

Applications Close: 5.00pm 19th October 2009